Job Description

Senior Human Resources Advisor, Staffing - Contract - 18464
About the Opportunity
Public Sector client is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor (Staffing) to provide expert advice and support on staffing and recruitment strategies. This role is a key opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to workforce planning and staffing processes in a high-impact environment.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing staffing and resourcing strategies
• Providing managers with demographic information and assisting in developing strategies to meet HR needs
• Providing advice and guidance on different types of merit criteria/qualifications
• Providing advice on workforce and process pros and cons
• Providing advice on the effectiveness of assessment instruments and assisting in the development or choice of proper instruments
• Advising managers on organizational policy
• Assisting managers in sequencing and applying merit criteria
• Creating departmental staffing reports, including preparation, data gathering, interviews, and monitoring staffing activities
• Extending job offers and establishing starting salaries
• Developing or assisting in developing staffing or resourcing strategies and plans
• Reviewing organizational and business needs to recommend appropriate staffing strategies (including links to Employment Equity, Diversity, and Official Languages plans)
• Providing advice and recommendations to address staffing and recruitment challenges, considering organizational strategies and plans
• Developing and implementing recruitment and employment strategies
• Advising on the choice of appointment processes
• Preparing and conducting recruitment and staffing processes, including:

• making recommendations on process type
• drafting and finalizing statements of merit criteria
• preparing assessment guides, tools, and processes
• drafting and finalizing advertisements
• coordinating and participating in assessments, screening, and candidate evaluations
• coordinating and administering tests, interviews, and reference checks
• compiling and preparing board reports and finalizing results (e.g., establishing pools of candidates)
• Drafting staffing reports, including preparation, data collection, interviews, and documentation
• Conducting hiring processes
• Advising managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
• Performing additional duties as assigned

About You
The successful candidate will have the following:

• Relevant post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years' experience within the past 15 years providing advice on HR policy, staffing mechanisms, recruitment strategies, and HR planning in a federal government department
• At least 5 years' experience within the past 10 years using the Government of Canada's HRMS software PeopleSoft
• Bilingual (English/French) - Advanced oral, comprehension, and written proficiency required
• Valid Reliability Status

About the Job

• Duration: September 29, 2025 - August 28, 2026 (48 weeks)
• Location: West end location (National Capital Region)
• Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days onsite required)

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How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button below and follow the instructions to submit your resume. You can also apply by sending your resume directly to . If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 18464
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will reach out if your profile meets the requirements and expectations of our client. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered.
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